Route 111 Now Closed in Atchison County

The Missouri Department of Transportation has today announced a road closure in Atchison County to allow for railroad crossing improvements.

Mo-Dot says crews working with Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad closed Atchison County Route 111 near Big Lake today, Wednesday, August 18, for repairs to the St. Joseph Sub railroad crossing.

The road will remain closed around-the-clock through Thursday, August 19, at 5 p.m. During the closure, motorists will need to seek an alternate route.

All work is weather-permitting and schedules are subject to change.